- 41. Meralgia paresthetica
- (Meralgia paresthetica)
- ... Scar tissue near the inguinal ligament, due to injury or past surgery Walking, cycling or standing for long periods of time Nerve injury, which can be due to diabetes or seat belt injury after ...
- 42. Electrical burns: First aid
- (First Aid Manual)
- An electrical burn may appear minor or not show on the skin at all, but the damage can extend deep into the tissues beneath your skin. If a strong electrical current passes through your body, internal ...
- 43. Torn meniscus
- (Torn meniscus )
- ... of internal structures. It can create detailed images of both hard and soft tissues within your knee. Arthroscopy In some cases, your doctor may use an instrument known as an arthroscope to study the ...
- 44. Atelectasis
- (Atelectasis)
- ... the lung, severe asthma and chest injuries. The amount of lung tissue involved in atelectasis is variable, depending on the cause. Signs and symptoms of atelectasis also vary. Atelectasis can be serious ...
- 45. Osteoarthritis
- (Osteoarthritis)
- ... cushions the ends of bones in your joints deteriorates over time. Cartilage is a firm, slippery tissue that permits nearly frictionless joint motion. In osteoarthritis, the slick surface of the cartilage ...
- 46. Arteriovenous-fistula
- (Arteriovenous fistula)
- ... from your capillaries to tissues in your body. With an arteriovenous fistula, blood flows directly from an artery into a vein, bypassing some capillaries. When this happens, tissues below the bypassed ...
- 47. Sprained ankle
- (Sprained ankle)
- A sprained ankle is an injury that occurs when you roll, twist or turn your ankle in an awkward way. This can stretch or tear the tough bands of tissue (ligaments) that help hold your ankle bones together. ...
- 48. Broken ankle/broken foot
- (Broken ankle/broken foot)
- ... structures of your body. CT scans can reveal more detail about the bone and the soft tissues that surround it, which may help your doctor determine the best treatment. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). ...
- 49. Alzheimer's disease
- (Alzheimer's disease)
- ... cells die, Alzheimer's leads to significant brain shrinkage. When doctors examine Alzheimer's brain tissue under the microscope, they see two types of abnormalities that are considered hallmarks of the ...
- 50. Peripheral neuropathy
- (Peripheral neuropathy)
- ... attacks your own tissues Kidney, liver or thyroid disorders Exposure to toxins Repetitive physical stress, possibly from occupational activities Complications of peripheral neuropathy may ...
